Controversial (but maybe not) opinion: i think many people, including me, enjoy the speedrun not beacause it is a speedrund but because we emjoy Eric playing rapid chess. That's why he should upload more rapid streams on the extra channel and more frequently. Also, the extra channel which is our go-to meditation and sleep-inducing channel hasn't been uploading as it used to do. Thank you Eric we love you so much.
Watched every episode.. brilliant absorbing content. But it's not just incredibly entertaining, it's so educational and so many things I've learned from solid chess principles in the opening, middlegame and closing to looking for 'tactics'.. Cannot love this series enough!!
I usually rarely comment, but now i really wanted to say that i enjoy your commentary speedrun series, i learned a lot from you! Thank you Eric and keep doing what you do ♥️
The most amazing thing, out of many amazing things, is the way Eric plays so strongly from the end of the opening through the middle game. Taking positions that seem so solid for his opponent where there’s nothing I can see to do. Then in five moves later, he’s up material and the opponent is ready to resign
Great episode! Interesting that in both London games Black plays Qb6...Qxb2 and lands in a world of hurt. A playable line (as Eric mentions) but you have to be so precise. Super series!
This is the first time in years that I had the choice of your video, or agadmator's, to see first -- and I chose yours, because now it's getting really interesting. Sorry, Antonio. But now I've saved your video for dessert. So... an excellent entree followed by a cleansing sorbet.
Right now I’m in the middle of suicide crisis alone in the RV I live in. I haven’t slept in 2 days and the only thing I can think of to calm myself is watching your video. Thanks.
Hi Eric, would you be able to do some games with the Kings Gambit at this level? I'm around 1750 Fide rating and had tremendous success and fun with it so far, so i'd really appreciate some new insights that i may have yet to consider. I know most KGA lines are relatively forced, but especially the in the weirder declined variations (like pawn e6/Nc6/both) i really have no clue what to do other than go for the huge center with c3/d4 and throw pieces at the enemy king.
i love the videos they are super informative and great content overall. BUT my god do I get the best NAPs/Sleeps from them. Brother you have the best cadance ever please never change it!!!!!
kindly be showing us your accuracy. I am surprised that you manage to beat even 2000 rated players through simple moves .Currently am struggling at 1200 despite copying your amazing moves and level of calculation.
Controversial (but maybe not) opinion: i think many people, including me, enjoy the speedrun not beacause it is a speedrund but because we emjoy Eric playing rapid chess. That's why he should upload more rapid streams on the extra channel and more frequently.
Also, the extra channel which is our go-to meditation and sleep-inducing channel hasn't been uploading as it used to do.
Thank you Eric we love you so much.
The games are also pretty chill, so he can chat about ideas while playing them
Agreed honestly. Rapid + variety of openings and situations is what's good for the people :)
Agreed, this is what drew me to Eric’s channel in the first place. Chill, instructive rapid gsmes
That ending tactic for final game was incredible. Kudos Eric! 49:16
Watched every episode.. brilliant absorbing content. But it's not just incredibly entertaining, it's so educational and so many things I've learned from solid chess principles in the opening, middlegame and closing to looking for 'tactics'.. Cannot love this series enough!!
Eric "im low on time" Rosen. Legend.
No time to shave. Must speedrun
He had time to shave while the speedrun
If you watch Eric in the afternoon right after lunch, you'll take the best nap of your life.
its a way of life
Why is this phrased like a pokemon rumor lmao
I agree!
Eric, please grow a massive beard.
Please Eric, don’t be selfish, do it for us.
Hell yeah
I concur
+ buzz cut = botez gambit
Beard Eric would have aura no cap
Man, I’ve had so many fun and sharp games in the London recently, all thanks to you Eric. Love finding nice sacs to get a venomous king side attack
I usually rarely comment, but now i really wanted to say that i enjoy your commentary speedrun series, i learned a lot from you! Thank you Eric and keep doing what you do ♥️
Not gonna lie, those were some of the most exciting London games I've seen you play!
This beard arc is hitting different... I love this speed run
KEEP UP THE AMAZING VIDEOS!! These have my my weeks so much better!
The most amazing thing, out of many amazing things, is the way Eric plays so strongly from the end of the opening through the middle game. Taking positions that seem so solid for his opponent where there’s nothing I can see to do. Then in five moves later, he’s up material and the opponent is ready to resign
Hairy chin for the win!! 😂
Thanks for sharing good chess.
I think I learned something!
Thanks!
Thank you!!
The perfect relaxing chess to enjoy before bed. Thanks Eric!
Love the London gambit lines, many thanks to famous legends Eric and Gata!
Great episode! Interesting that in both London games Black plays Qb6...Qxb2 and lands in a world of hurt. A playable line (as Eric mentions) but you have to be so precise. Super series!
I like that mini tactic at 18:13 where you forced the trade.
"Let's gopher it." - Rosen, 2024
Really enjoying these high level games. I'm at 2200 myself and I believe this benefits my understanding a lot. Keep it going!
What a miracle it is to wake up to another speedrun episode
This is the first time in years that I had the choice of your video, or agadmator's, to see first -- and I chose yours, because now it's getting really interesting.
Sorry, Antonio. But now I've saved your video for dessert. So... an excellent entree followed by a cleansing sorbet.
My reaction while reading the title was....oh crazy London gambits....WHAT CRAZY GAMBITS IN LONDON?
Yes, it sounds like a paperback novel based in London featuring espionage and murder. I immediately thought Eric had branched into writing. LOL
The ending of that final game was amazing
Right now I’m in the middle of suicide crisis alone in the RV I live in. I haven’t slept in 2 days and the only thing I can think of to calm myself is watching your video. Thanks.
Been a minute but good to be back to watching these
Levy's magnum opus is when he doesnt know who he is playing. Eric's magnum opus is when he plays like its a speedrun
Nah, when he wins connect 4 or makes an unbreakable pawn cube
Hi Eric, would you be able to do some games with the Kings Gambit at this level? I'm around 1750 Fide rating and had tremendous success and fun with it so far, so i'd really appreciate some new insights that i may have yet to consider.
I know most KGA lines are relatively forced, but especially the in the weirder declined variations (like pawn e6/Nc6/both) i really have no clue what to do other than go for the huge center with c3/d4 and throw pieces at the enemy king.
Rosen's long think in the last game scared the opponent.
Last game was absolutely filthy, my goodness.
Perfect bed time vid. Thanks Eric ❤
Thanks for the video. Amazing speedrun!
i love the videos they are super informative and great content overall. BUT my god do I get the best NAPs/Sleeps from them. Brother you have the best cadance ever please never change it!!!!!
Watching this i cant wait for the gambit speedrun!
more speedrun rahhhh 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
I have never seen so much goodness in a video with only two thousand likes, seriously 😅
With so many Londons, how about an episode worth of Bishop’s Openings? 🤩
Hey quick question, at 30:27 could you have played Bishop D3 to prepare a greek gift if he castles
Speedrun bonanza! :) Let's go Erik!!!!
Was there a tactic at 35:38 to exploit blacks hanging rook? Like Re1. X
Bd4
Great games - thanks!
Can you play a kings indian defense
Hello, Mr.Rosen thank you for your great content, I was Interested in your global ranking, I wanted to see how many people are in 2300 or higher.
Thanks Eric!
1:35 why does En Passant not work?
At 8:22 why didn’t Eric just play Ne5 and if c4 just h6? This way he wouldn‘t loose material. What am I missing?
You mean Nd5?
Starting the gambit speedrun early!
Heeeey 😀 The beard’s back! 🤘😎🤘
Wow, at this rate Rosen may become a GM way sooner than Rozman.
Glad to have the beard back.
the only thing I can imagine greater than Eric growing a beard again would be Eric playing the Bird Opening
Or inventing the Beard Gambit
A bird in the beard is worth two in the bush?
Second game is a man who is tired of seeing the London. I play the same way against it.
I like the new unshaven look 🦑
ofc idk but instinctually it seems the black queen belongs on the k-side rather than returning to d8, in Gm2
very good episode
address the hanging rook miss in the last episode bro 😁
London Speedrun please 😊
Are you ever returning to theory chess videos?
Bearded Eric is my favorite Eric!
Love the beard eric ❤
Bruuuuuuutal pair of Londons
Ah I see we have Derrick Rosen playing today
THE BEARD IS BACK, BABY!! :D
with the beard, he's now eric brosen
Beard speedrun is going strong
This should have been: No shaving until I lose a game series!
eric now looks like bill when he grew a beard in brooklyn nine nine (respectfully)
We even get Eric with beard before GTA 6.
Yeah, engine shows equal but you'll have to come up with that one move to keep it equal.
By the way maybe you should continue the speedrun until you win against a GM? An indication of chess mastery fully achieved
Bearded Eric my fav
Personally I think Nf8 would have been a more stylish checkmate in game 2
if you think it will make engine sad do you still play that move...
or play like GM : check all the "normal" moves first but at the end play someting different - confusing yourself and opponent
Speed running the beard
$50 next game is a loss
You right
can someone please explain to me how is this a speedrun, isnt it supposed to be you know... fast
The Beard strikes back....
No shave November!!!!
Oh yay my beard
kindly be showing us your accuracy. I am surprised that you manage to beat even 2000 rated players through simple moves .Currently am struggling at 1200 despite copying your amazing moves and level of calculation.
The BEARD!!!!!
Getting into dark forest territory
You look SO DAMN GOOD with that beard
The 3rd game was very exciting with a splendid ending.
41:00 what if g6 ?
Insomnia paying off tonight.
Stubble sheik❤.
I hate how good you look with a beard, because I know the beard gets uncomfortable for you.
oh no my beard!
cant u get banned for playing the london?
No it’s gosted.
Bearded rosen!
oh yes my breakfast
Fear the beard
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Eric, I'd love if you were to grow a massive massive beard
Did eric grew back his beard. 😍 bro go act in hollywood with this look,you are wasting your potential in chess 😁
First
Second
Lets goooo
GROW A BEARD